Croatian city of Dubrovnik endured months of blockade during the civil war that engulfed this small European nation in the 1990s.
Since the end of the war, city has gone through a period of rejuvenation and has become one of the top European tourist destinations.
Photo was captured from the old Imperial fortress high on top of Srd Hill, built during the Napoleonic invasion of the Dalmatian coast.
This beautiful cathedral is one of the many places you have to see if you visit Dubrovnik. It holds many beautiful paintings dating back to the days of the republic.
Stradun square in Dubrovnik's old town is really just a very wide street that makes an L shaped turn within the old city walls.
In the background you see the Srdj mountain rising above the city.
This is a view of the south tower of Twin Lights as seen from the north tower. The stip of land below between the bay and the ocean is Sea Bright.
This is one view from the outdoor dining area at the Avon Pavillion on the boardwalk in Avon by the Sea, New Jersey.
This is another view from the Avon Pavillion in Avon by the Sea, New Jersey. Nothing like the Atlantic Ocean to help wake you up over breakfast...
Morning dining on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Avon-by-the-Sea can be a real treat at the Avon Pavillion. The earlier the better to avoid the summer crowds...